Annabelle stopped crying and stared at him blankly. “Why don’t you ask me why I didn’t call you afterward?”
Kendrick cupped her face and kissed away her tears. “I wanted to ask, but the moment I saw you cry, my heart shattered. All I wanted was to hold you.”
Her cheeks were still stained with tears, but upon hearing his words, she pressed her lips together and smiled.
“Fool.” Kendrick gently pinched the tip of her nose.
There were a thousand words left unspoken. The days of anxiety and torment disappeared the moment he saw her.
Right now, Kendrick didn’t want to say anything. He just wanted to look at her.
To make sure he wasn’t dreaming. To confirm that she was truly here.
“Oh, I heard about the company. I was really worried about you.” Anna spoke with a nasal tone, h
